Review Chapter 4

Question 1

Adipocytes

Answer 1

Cells that store fat and oils

Question 2

Chondrocytes

Answer 2

Cartilage cells

Question 3

Connective tissue characteristics and examples

Answer 3

Fibers present sometimes, wide spread cells, matrix, blood supply. Ex: adipose, blood, bone

Question 4

Endocrine glands

Answer 4

Have secretions that fuse into the bloodstream.

Question 5

Epithelial tissue characteristics and examples

Answer 5

Low blood supply, close cells, basement membrane, no fibers. Ex: squamous, cuboidal, columnar.

Question 6

Exocrine glands

Answer 6

Have secretions that go into ducts

Question 7

Matrix of connective tissue

Answer 7

Material between cells. Ex: plasma for blood

Question 8

Mucous membranes

Answer 8

Body membranes that line cavities directly open to the exterior

Question 9

Muscle tissue characteristics and examples

Answer 9

Supports movement, contraction, elasticity, regulation of openings, striated. Ex: cardiac and skeletal

Question 10

Nervous tissue characteristics and examples

Answer 10

Performs communication, integration, conduction. Ex: nervous fibers

Question 11

Osteocytes

Answer 11

Bone cells

Question 12

Stratified squamous epithelium functions

Answer 12

Composes skin, wet surfaces, esophagus. Protection

Question 13

Synovial membranes

Answer 13

Body membranes that line cavities a of freely movable joints.